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Martina Bramkamp is a Senior Lecturer in Illustration Animation at Kingston University's Kingston School of Art, Department of Illustration Animation, where she has taught since 2002. She holds a Master of Arts in Animation from the Royal College of Art and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from the University of the Arts London. Her professional practice spans commercial filmmaking as a freelance director, producer, animator, and storyboard artist, alongside exhibiting illustration work, moving image installations, photography, and interactive sculptures internationally.
Her educational background includes:
- MA Animation from the Royal College of Art
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from the University of the Arts London
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Martina's research focuses on animation intersecting with fine art, new media, and photography, emphasizing experimental filmmaking and 'expanded animation'. She bridges commercial animation and fine art through interactive and photographic elements, evolving from her visual communication design roots to explore pedagogical innovation in artistic practice. Her work consistently integrates technical animation skills with conceptual fine art approaches.
Her publications demonstrate a commitment to animation pedagogy and practice-based research, particularly in higher education contexts. The authored book and conference papers reflect her expertise in movement studies, adaptation, and collaborative live projects, showing consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
Martina has received significant recognition for her teaching excellence:
- Winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning Award 2016 by the Kingston University Student Union
- Runner-up for the same award in 2017
As a Senior Lecturer, she provides exceptional personalized guidance to BA (Hons) Illustration Animation students, tailoring feedback to individual development needs while supporting academic, emotional, and professional growth. Students describe her as inspirational for fostering confidence, boldness, and identity formation as animators, going beyond curriculum requirements to prepare them for industry success.
Her collaborative projects like Random House live initiatives and international exhibitions indicate active engagement with external partners and artistic communities, though specific lab structures aren't detailed in the source material.
